I've gone to Juanita's for years. Excellent authentic Mexican food. Empanadas and quesadillas are $ savers. But the big entrees are gonna cost ya. Specials change daily and are posted weekly. The Chicken Mole' is heaven sent.For 22 bucks. She showed me the recipe- 39 ingredients to make Mole'. PS Nelsonville is right next to Cold Spring. Get there. read more

I wish I could share the enthusiasm that the other reviewers have heaped on Juanita's. I went on a cold Winter day and realized that it wasn't a lot warmer in the cafe, compared to outside. So chilly that Juanita was wearing a Winter knit hat the whole time I was there. The prices are OK. Some things seem very reasonable yet other things make no sense - like having to pay a pretty penny for Chips and Salsa. Being that every Mexican restaurant gives you chips and salsa for free, it's odd to have to pay for it. Not being offered water, and having to pay for a bottle water is also a bit lame. As for the food. I got a veggie burrito. It was OK. A nice mix of veggies. Not overly flavorful but not bad either. The close out this lackluster lunch was someone presenting me with a credit card reader. I was never shown a bill, just a card reader with the total on the screen - not cool and a tad rude. Being that they oddly left the handheld device with me I toyed around with it to find a screen readout with the itemized bill - which was correct - but I really shouldn't have to take their word that the bill is correct. I really wanted to like the place but I left wondering what all the hype is about. Reading someone say that this was the best Mexican food they've ever had makes me think that they either haven't eaten at more than 3 or 4 Mexican restaurants in their life or they're pulling our leg. read more

Placed pickup order via Seamless with a scheduled pickup for an hour later. I came a few minutes early, waited 20 minutes and they still screwed up my order. Torta not made and would need to my wait another 25 minutes for that to be made. Not ok. Do better. read more

This was legitimately THE BEST Mexican food I've ever had. It's extremely authentic, and the workers were helpful and kind. It's a place that feels like home when you walk in. read more

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Lovely small family operation with delicious food. Everything tasted so fresh and it was- the server asked if it was ok if 2 things came out shortly because they were cooking more. Very clean inside and out and even had a cute little area with children's kitchen toys for little chefs to play with! read more

A great post hike place to stop by for refreshing aguas frescas and mexican food. Tacos are a decent size and come topped with a tasty green sauce. Mole tamale was super delicious with the perfect smoky chocolatey mole flavor. Would definitely stop by again when in the area! read more

Juanita's Kitchen - Mole tamale - Mexican Near Me - Nelsonville, New York

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Great little Mexican restaurant right on the outskirts of Cold Spring. Quick service and friendly staff. You can customize if you want to exclude toppings from your burrito. They were also nice enough to add more rice instead. Once finished with your meal you pay at the cash register. Next time I'll take advantage of hiking in the area then dining here. read more

Juanita's Kitchen - Chorizo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Nelsonville, New York

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After 3 hours of hiking and natural rock climbing we need it fuel for the body. My friend suggested Juanita's and im glad we listened. Homey small Mexican restaurant. My friend got the picadillo bowl and said it was delicious will definitely try next time. I got a salad as currently doing a nutrition challenge that makes challenging to eat out but they were accommodating to my restrictions and made me a delicious salad. My sister ordered the soft tacos, a steak and a chicken tacos. She gave it 8/10. The fridge was down when we went and after hiking I was looking forward a cold ice drink so was super bummed out when had to drink room temp water. Authentic Mexican food with awesome customer service. read more

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Fantastic place! Great ambience! Family friendly. Chick Peas soup is fantastic! Piccadillo Bowl is flavorful. Grill chicken salad good too! Highly rec! read more

The best Mexican food we've had since we left New Mexico. Picante and chips started it off fantastically. I had steak tacos and they were the best. Tender beef, fresh lettuce and a spicy green sauce that was out of this world. When we mentioned my daughter's birthday, Juanita herself brought a piece of cake and a candle to the table. Go. You will love it. read more

We stopped in for a quick dinner last Saturday and loved the very casual vibe and sweet staff. Good for families with some toys and books to entertain kids. Order at the counter or table service. We got several tacos and guac and it was all delicious. We'll be back! read more

Jaunitas was nice and clean, order at the counter with friendly service, great tacos and reasonable price.

The food was great. Especially after a full day of hiking! Family owned. Very friendly and clean. read more

Juanita's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Nelsonville, New York

Guacamole was delicious. Flavors were authentic. Portion sizes were plenty. Quaint ambiance. read more

I had gotten a gift card to Juanita's kitchen for the holidays so I decided to use it one night for dinner. They have a small parking lot or street parking. I walked right in to a festive, looking seating area and a friendly cashier. I ordered a burrito, a cheese, quesadilla an empanada and the box of tacos for dinner (with a mix of chicken, steak and chorizo). Everything was very tasty. It did take a while to receive the food after ordering. I would attribute it to everything being extremely fresh and made to order. read more

Juanita's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Nelsonville, New York

This is the best burrito out there !! I've had burritos all over the world!! And this is the best one !

Cute spot with great food and reasonable prices. Located by the trailheads of Nelsonville and Undercliff. After 4 hours of hiking, this was the perfect reward. We ordered the steak bowl (~$15), steak burrito(~$12), jalapeño and cheese tamale, and tres leches. Portions of the bowl and burrito were pretty big and very good. The tamale was a little spicy and very tasty. The tres leches texture reminded me of corn bread. It was moist and not too sweet so I kept going back for more. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes. read more

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Can be pricey depending on what you get. Found this place after doing a quick search looking for places near a hiking spot. I ordered 2 empanadas (one chicken, one beef, there's cheese too). Both were delicious and came with a green salsa and red sauce. The green salsa was fantastic and the red was spicy, a little too much for me but my friends liked it. Empanadas were a decent size, hot, fresh, and crisp on the outside. I also got a tamale filled with chicken and green salsa. It's served in a corn husk and was also delicious and smooth. I added a little extra green salsa as I ate. All 3 items were $5 each and then I had a mango soda as well. Came out to a little over $17. They have a single, neutral bathroom and a parking lot. Maybe 6 tables inside and a couple tables of outdoor seating. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. read more

Juanita's Kitchen - Empanadas. One beef one chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Nelsonville, New York

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Great place to stop after hiking. It's decently sized inside, but they also have some outdoor seating right out front and near the parking lot. Great for when the weather permits. The portion sizes are more than enough for one person. They also have great guac, so would definitely recommend the chip and guac. read more

Came across this place via Google reviews and decided to stop in and was not disappointed! Wow ! Food was incredible! So fresh and so tasty! Everything was packed with flavor and lit up our pallets with the quality of the ingredients! We came in and were seated right away and was helped by the nice waitress. Our food came out fast and the ambiance was great. Music set a beautiful tone inside without being too loud. We ordered a bunch of things and the cactus salad was an amazing dish! Never had that before and glad it was so good for our first experience ; it's really set the bar high! Picadillo Bowl was so delicious! Their beans were incredible! The pico salsa was one of the best I've ever had! Also an amazing tamale. We loved everything and can't wait to go back! If you're searching for your next meal and came across Juanita's , look no further. You won't be disappointed! They also have an ATM in the store! Get your next delicious bite here read more

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Authentic, Fresh, Friendly service. I love the breakfast bowl which can be customized to your liking. So nutritious and satisfying. Sweet little space in Cold Spring above the hustle and bustle of the main shopping area. Definitely worth going a few blocks up for Juanita's food. I've picked up dinner here also and it did not disappoint. read more

Food was absolutely delicious, authentic and tasty. Colorful Mexican decor, a welcome nook for little ones... very friendly and accommodating service too! read more

I love this place . The food is authentic, beautifully presented and the staff sweet and helpful. A true find!

Order AHEAD via phone, Yelp, or their website! They have three two-seaters outside the store. There's also a large picnic table a couple of feet to the right. We shared the following: Empanadas - They were twice as big as the regular ones. The beef one was pretty flavorful but the chicken one lacked flavor and was a tad dry. Steak Quesadillas - A bit smaller than usual but reasonable for the price. Solid. Chorizo Molletes - First time having this; the smell reminded me of pizza for some reason. The refried beans were so good. Recommend! Cuban Torta - All the ingredients jived really well and the flavor was well-balanced - wasn't overpowered by the pickles nor mustard. Recommend! Mole Tamale - I thought it was just okay but maybe it's just me not being a huge fan of masa. Everything was packed well. There's also hand sanitizer and wet wipes inside the store. read more

Tuesday Lunch (3:30-4:15pm)Order for # 3 My friends and I called ahead to see if they were open and had outdoor seating. They said yes, but when we got there we saw there were signs in the front that said to order ahead via phone or their website. They have 3 2-person tables and one picnic table with an umbrella. We sat ourselves and called to place an order and only waited about 15 minutes. ~~~~~CLEANLINESS~~~~~ - There's a table at the entrance blocking you from coming too far into the restaurant, keeping a safe distance between you and the employees - On the table there are Lysol wipes, the menu, napkins, a bottle opener, and a card scanner for you to tap or insert your card ~~~~~SERVICE~~~~~ - I interacted with two different employees(once when I came to pick up the food and the other when I decided to buy a soda), who were both friendly! - I did ask if they had ice, but unfortunately they did not :( ~~~~~FOOD~~~~~ *Soft Tacos - Steak ($15) - The tacos are double-layered which is always appreciated! - The steak was a little red, so I knew it wasn't overcooked, but it seemed a bit tough - could have been that they cut the meat with the grain instead of against it - Pretty good size, good amount of meat in the tacos - Probably wouldn't order the steak again, but willing to try the chorizo or chicken next time! *Medium Guacamole ($16) - We came here because someone had said this was the best guacamole outside of Mexico - Tasty and did not disappoint - Also added some to our tacos - Was nice to have this on the side - The guacamole comes with a paper bag of chips which were crunchy and salted. Had the common yellow tortilla chips as well as some purple ones. - It was a big serving for the 3 of us - we weren't able to finish the guacamole or the chips - If you do like guacamole, I feel like the chip-to-guacamole ratio is off and you'd have leftover guac *Churros ($2) - We each got a plain churro, which we saved for later - It still tasted good when we ate it about an hour later - not soggy or too hard - Good crust and the inside was still soft - Was pleasantly surprised to see that they didn't skimp out on the size of the churro! ~~~~~DRINKS~~~~~ *Coke ($3+) - They have a drink fridge and I saw the coke bottle and wanted to buy one because it was hot out. Can't really review a drink that they didn't make themselves LOL tasted as good and refreshing as your typical soda served in a glass bottle! read more

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What a nice place at the end of the trail. It was a hot and long day and it was a perfect spot to eat and rest post a hike. We've ordered our food at the counter and enjoyed it indoors. read more

Juanita's Kitchen - Steak bowl - Mexican Near Me - Nelsonville, New York

Good food but a bit expensive. Sometimes gets orders wring. Don't eat there often but seems like a nice location.

Very disappointed with this place. The people there were very nice and the food was pre-made so very quick. The burrito has a bit of a crisp to it which I like but wow it was allllllll rice - not nice! Where's the meat?! Waste of $10 bucks the egg roll like empanadas & burrito was oozing grease. I can't believe this place gets 4 1/2 stars?!?? I'm beyond words! read more

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Stumbling upon this place after a hike, we enjoyed patronizing this local place because they meant well but the food and prices could have been better. For Mexican food, things were a bit overpriced. 3 Tacos for $15 and they were smallish like the ones you can get from a good truck for a couple dollars less each. They also could have been more flavorful. Also $8 for guac and chips was a bit much...guac was great though. Service was a bit slow but you knew you were getting things made to order. They also sell out of things if you go later in the afternoon. So overall not a bad place and the owners are nice and well meaning. There are also no other eats options right near there. read more

Juanita's Kitchen - $8 guac and chips - Mexican Near Me - Nelsonville, New York

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Authentic Mexican hidden in this prissy town. I've passed this place so many times and never stopped until today. The menu is priced for the area and the quality of the ingredients. You are not getting this food off a taco truck . Spend the extra few bucks and try this place. Currently having a Mexican Breakfast of Quesadilla con quest made with authentic Mexican cheese and added chorizo. Also having Chila Quiles which are tortillas simmered in salsa verde,with fried egg avocado and I added spices chorizo. The staff are super friendly, speak English, and the food is not pre made. Very fresh made to order. Muy DeGusto!! read more

Juanita's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Nelsonville, New York

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I have no idea how there could be negative reviews for this place. I've had dozens of meals from Juanita's and never been disappointed. Nor have any of my guests or others I know who eat there regularly. I've eaten plenty of Mexican food in CA and Manhattan, so I know what's good. Only the empanadas are "pre-made" and yes, it takes 30-45 mins because the rest is all fresh and the place is very popular. It's all delicious! read more

Juanita's Kitchen - Large, fresh and tasty empanadas. About $4 each. - Mexican Near Me - Nelsonville, New York

Delicious fresh food, nice ambience, and friendly staff. Well worth the walk or drive slightly further up Main Street to get away from the repetitiveness of the fare on the main drag. Get the sopes! They are made fresh to order. read more

For the second week in a row I arrived home after picking up my take-out from Juanita's only to find that items were missing. Shame on me for not checking the bag before leaving the restaurant. I just assumed that since I spent $70 they would have been sure not to miss anything. There was only one table of people seated, so this error can't be blamed on a high volume of orders. I called and notified them of the error and I was told that I can come back and get the empanadas, they had them there. No way was I driving back to get them. Why I should I be inconvenienced and why would I want cold food at that point? I said I prefer a refund applied to my card that was used. I was never asked for my card information to apply the refund, so I'm not holding my breath that I will get the money back. I just won't be going here anymore. The food is good, but $70 is a high price for small portions and these types of inconveniences to customers. I hope they realize this is a problem and strive to do a better job going forward for the other customers. read more

You can't go wrong with any of Juanita's Kitchen offerings. My go to is the steak burrito. I joke that I compare all burritos to Juanita's now. read more

I really wanted to like this place. We order and ate outside, the food was good when we had it, service was ok. But unfortunately my family has food poisoning and has been in the bathroom all night. I am pretty sure it was from eating there bc that's the only place we ate at and it hit at night. It was bad. read more

One of the worst tasting meals of my entire life. While the food looks like it might be decent, the flavor mimics a 7Eleven roller hotdog after 3 days left in the sun. The best part about my meal was conversing with my colleagues about the horrendous and vile flavor we were consuming. If you plan on eating at Juanita's i suggest asking for extra hot sauce to drown out the bland textures and nauseating flavor. To call this Mexican food is an insult to the entire country and their history. This is the worst thing to happen to Mexican people since Donald Trump. The bottled soda was great. read more

Very authentic and tasty dishes. A great little place in Cold Spring's quaint Main Street.

We had two excellent, filling bowls of pork pozole, which were served with tostadas covered with refried beans, cotija cheese, lettuce and a delicious green salsa. Highly recommend. read more

Affordable & Delicious: we had a steak bowl and chorizo burrito and a chicken empanada and cheese empanada plus tres leches for dessert. I'd definitely order the bowl and burrito again + dessert. I'd likely skip the empanadas to try something else. There are lots of toys and puzzles, etc to entertain young kids which we were very grateful for. We'll definitely go back the next time we're in the area. read more

Excellent, honest Mexican food. Cooked to perfection with love, just like in your mother's house